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RYAN BANYAN

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A client is prescribed fosphenytoin sodium. The nurse prepares to administer this by which route?
 
  a. oral c. intramuscular
  b. subcutaneous d. intravenous

Question 2

When teaching a client and his family about anticonvulsant therapy, the nurse should include which of the following?
 
  a. Clients usually respond well to these agents, leading to only short-term therapy being required.
  b. There are very few drug interactions between anticonvulsants and OTC medications.
  c. Clients need routine serum blood levels of the drug drawn.
  d. Clients usually have to have follow-up electroencephalogra ms routinely.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: It is not approved for oral use.
B Incorrect: It is not approved for subcutaneous use.
C Incorrect: It is not approved for intramuscular use.
D Correct: Fosphenytoin is approved only for intravenous use.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This therapy usually is long-term.
B Incorrect: There are multiple drug-drug interactions.
C Correct: This is important teaching for the client on anticonvulsant drug therapy.
D Incorrect: This is not a normal routine for these clients.


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